Mediaite called him one of journalism’s rising stars and said his work “demonstrates poignant, reflective commentary that has the potential to create powerful social change” (they also compared him to Jack Bauer from the TV show “24”). Pulitzer winner Connie Schultz, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, said he “expresses his views with the logic and grace of a much older writer.” New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof called him “a thoughtful and sizzling writer.” And here’s what former AP news editor Doug Fisher had to say: “Paul is that perfect mix for a journalist. When you meet him he’s disarming – until you realize that underneath is this pit bull who won’t be stopped till he gets to the truth – and then some.”